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May 3, 1955 G. M. WOOTEN WINDOW Filed Oct. 12. 1953.

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United States Patent O WINDOW George M. Wooten, Appomattox, Va.

Application October 12, 1953, Serial No. 385,478

2 Claims. (Cl. 189-`76) This invention relates in general to improvements in window Construction, and more specifically to an improved manner of mounting panes in sash frames.

The primary object of this invention is to provide an improved manner of mounting panes in sash frames which permits a pane to be Conveniently mounted in a sash frame in sealed relation therewth without the use of putty or other similar sealing materials.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved pane mounting means which permits the resilient mounting panes within a window frarne to facilitate ease of inserting and removing panes from their associated sash frames.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved window sash Construction which includes pane mounting strips resiliently carried by a sash frame and sealingly engaging panes associated therewith, the pane mounting strips being quickly and easily positionable to retain a pane in its proper position.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparentreside in the details of Construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, Wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an improved window which conforms to the spirit of this invention;

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional View taken through the center of the sash frame of Figure 1 and shows the manner in which the pane is mounted therein, the view being on an enlarged scale;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional View taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of Figure 2 and shows the exact manner in which a pane is retainecl in the sash frame by pane mounting strips;

Figure 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view similar to Figure 2 and shows a modified form of sash which includes muntin bars;

Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary horizontal sectional View taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 5-5 of Figure 4 and shows the general cross section of the rnuntin bars and the manner in which panes are sealed therewith;

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 6--6 of Figure 4 and shows the relationship between an upper end of one of the muntin bars and the upper frarne rail of the sash frame;

Figure 7 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical' sectional View taken substantially upon the plane indicated by the section line 7-7 of Figure 4 and shows the relationship of the upper frame rail of the sash frame, an upper pane mounting strip and an upper edge of the pane;

Figure 8 is an enlarged perspectve view of one of the muntin bars, the intermediate portion thereof being omitted; and

Figure 9 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view taken through the lower portion of a modified form of sash Construction and shows the relationship of the modified form of pane mounting strip with respect to a lower frame rail of the sash frame.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that there is illustrated in Figure 1 a preferred form of window construction which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 10. The window Construction 10 includes a sash frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 12. The sash frame 12 includes a pair of spaced parallel stiles 14 which are connected at their lower ends by a lower horizontal frame rail 16 and at their upper ends by an ,i upper horizontal frame rail 18. Removably carried by the sash frame 12 is a conventional pane 20.

Referring now to Figure 2 in particular, it will be seen that the pane 20 is retained within the sash frarne 12 by a lower pane mounting strip 22, Vertical pane mounting strips 24 and an upper pane mounting strip 26. The pane mounting strips 22 and 24 are identical and are adjustable relative to the sash frame 12 whereas the pane mounting strip 26 is relatively fixed with respect to the sash frame 10 and is of a difierent construction from the other pane mounting strips.

Referring now to Figure 3 in particular, it will be seen that the lower horizontal frame rail 16 is generally channel-shaped in cross section and includes an inwardly open peripheral recess 30. The peripheral recess 30 has disposed therein the lower horizontal pane mounting strip 22. The pane mounting strip 22 is generally channel shaped in cross section and includes a lower web portion 32 which has formed integral with the edges thereof upstanding flanges 34. Formed integrally with the upstanding flanges 34 are horizontal fianges 36 which extend towards and engage vertical boundaries of the recess 30.

It will be noted that the web portion 32 and the flanges 34 form a pocket 38 which receives the lower peripheral edge of the pane 20. In order that the pane 20 may be disposed within the pocket 38, the mounting strip 22 is mounted for movement down into the recess 30.

In order that the pane mounting strip 22 may be selectively positioned within its recess 30, there is provided a plurality of longitudinally spaced fasteners 40. The fasteners 40 have their upper ends passed through the web portion 32 and are riveted over as at 42 to prevent upward movement of the pane mounting strip 22 relative thereto. Carried by the fastener 49 is a coiled spring 44 which engages the underside of the web portion 32 and urges the pane mounting strip 22 upwardly out of the recess 30. Disposed at the bottom of the recess 30 is an elongated strip 46 which is provided with an internally threaded bore 48 threadedly receiving the fastener 40. The fastener also includes an enlarged head 50 which is countersunk in a countersunk bore 52 in the bottom surface of the lower horizontal frame rail 16.

It will be seen that when the fastener 40 is turned in a counter-clockwise direction to unscrew it, it will move downwardly out of the recess 30. Inasmuch as the pane mounting strip 22 is connected to the fastener 4%, downward movement of the fastener 40 will result in likewise downward movement of the pane mounting strip 22 against the resistance of the coil spring 44. After the pane mounting strip 22 .has moved downwardly into the recess 30 a sufiicient distance, the pane 20 may be Conveniently removed from the seat 33.

Although the pane mounting strips 24 function in exactly the same manner as the pane mounting strip 22, the pane mounting strip 26 is of a different construction, as is best illustrated in Figure 7. The upper horizontal frame rail 18, like the lower horizontal frame rail 16 and the stiles 14, is channel-shaped in cross section and includes an inwardly open peripheral recess 54. The upper pane mounting strip 26 is generally channel-shape in cross section and includes a web 56 which has formed integral with the edges thereof depending flanges 58. The flanges 58 engage the vertical boundaries of the recess 54 and terminate in flanges 60 which abut against the inner edges of the upper horizontal frame rail 18. The web 56 and the flanges 58 combine to form a seat 62 receiving the upper peripheral edge of the pane 20. Inasmuch as the pane 20 is urged upwardly by the lower pane mounting strip 22, it will be seen that the upper pane mounting strip 26 need not be adjustable.

Referring now to Figure 4 in particular, it will be seen that the window 10 is provided with vertically extending muntin bars which are referred to in general by the reference numeral 64. The muntin bars 64 extend vertically between the lower horizontal mounting strip 22 and the upper horizontal mounting strip 26 and have end portions thereof seated in sockets 66 therein. Disposed between the muntin bars 64 and the sash frame 12 are a plurality of smaller panes 68.

As is best illustrated in Figures S, 6 and 8, each muntin bar 64 is generally rectangular in cross section and has pane receiving sockets 70 disposed in opposed relation on opposite sides thereof. Further, the upper and lower ends of each muntin bar 64 are of a reduced cross section as at 72. This permits the ready insertion of the muntin bars 64 in the sockets 66 in the pane mounting strips. It will be understood that the reduced cross sectional ends 72 of the muntin bars 64 are of a width to snugly fit within the recesses in their associated horizontal frame rails 22 and 26, as is best illustrated in Figure 6.

It will be understood that other than the addition of the muntin bars 64 in utilization of relatively Small panes 68, the window construction of Figure 4 does not differ from that of Figure 2.

Referring now to Figure 9 in particular, it will be seen that there is illustrated a modified form of window construction which is referred to in general by the reference nuneral 80. The window construction includes a sash frame which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 82. Although only a lower horizontal frame rail 84 and one stile 86 of the sash frame 82 has been illustrated, it will be understood that the sash frame 82 is generally rectangular in outline like the sash frame 12.

The horizontal frame rail 84 is provided with an inwardly open peripheral recess 88 in which is seated a pane mounting strip which is referred to in general by the reference numeral 90. The pane mounting strip 90 is generally channel-shaped in cross section and includes a centrally located inwardly open seat 92 receiving a peripheral edge of a pane 94. The pane mounting member 90 also includes a pair of depending flanges 96 and 98. The flange 96 has the lower edge thereof seated in a longitudinally extending, relatively narrow recess which opens into the recess 88. The flange 98 is in scaling engagement with a vertical boundary of the recess 88 opposite from the flange 96.

It will be understood that the stiles 86 of the sash frame 82 is provided with pane mounting strips identical with the pane mounting strip 90. However, the upper horizontal frame rail (not shown) will be provided with a pane mounting strip (not shown) which is similar to the pane mounting strip 26. When it is desired to insert the pane 94 in the sash frame 82, the portions of the pane mounting strips remote from their flanges 96 are depressed into the recesses 88. Then the pane 94 may have its upper peripheral edge inserted in an associated seat (not shown) in the upper pane mounting strip and then shoved inwardly until it seats in the seats 92 in the pane mounting strips 90. The pane mounting strips 90 may then be released and due to their resiliency will move back to their normal positions to resiliently engage the pane 94 and retain it in its proper sealed relation with respect to the sash frame 80.

It will be understood that the panes described hereinabove will be removed from their associated sash frames through a reversal of the processes disclosed for their insertions.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has been illustrated and described improved pane mounting means whereby panes and window sashes may be Conveniently and quickly inserted and removed from their associated sash frame. Further, it will be seen that there has been devised means for securely mounting panes in sealed relation to their associated sash frames without the use of putty or other similar materials.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A window construction comprisng a sash frame, said sash frame being provided with an inner peripheral recess, pane mounting strips carried by said sash frame in said recess, a pane retained in said sash frame by said mounting strips, springs carried by said sash frame in said recess resiliently retaining said mounting strips in a pane retaining position, fasteners carried by said sash frame connected to said mounting strips, said fasteners threadedly engaging said sash frame to facilitate movement of said mounting strips to rccessed positions for permitting insertion and removal of said pane.

2. A window construction comprisng a sash frame, said sash frame being provided with an inner peripheral recess, pane mounting strips carried by said sash frame in said recess, a pane retained in said sash frame by said mounting strips, springs carried by said sash frame in said recess resiliently retaining said mounting strips in a pane retaining position, fasteners carried by said sash frame connected to said mounting strips, said fasteners threadedly engaging said sash frame to facilitate movement of said mounting strips to recessed position for permitting insertion and removal of said pane, said spring being disposed over said fasteners.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,320,288 Stewart Oct. 28, 1919 2,069,188 McMann Jan. 26, 1937 2,083,409 Stevens June 8, 1937 FOREIGN PATENTS 957,()92 France Feb. 13, 1950 

